Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-10-14

HP0RTERS.
. DEALERS IN FoRHIGN AND DOMESTIC DR
GOODS.
"My name is Hamilton, sir-George
Mr.. Gusts know you would like. Sa,
you will call"
When our hero had promised that h
would call II he could make it in hi
way, the gentleman started rs though
to turn away; but he thought better o
1t, and sat down. He commenced con
vcrsation by asking Mr.. Applcbee how
business was in his section; and, grad
ually, he led the young countrymar
on to talk of himself, of his business n
home, his social opportunities, his
friends, and, finally, of tho business
that had brought him to the great city
Then Mr.. Hamilton opened his bud
get. He told of his own business
What business it was! Millions oi
dollars year.
"Ah! but it requires labor, my dcai
Applebce. Ipromise myself this sum
mcr trip to Europe. Thus far Mr..
Custis has done our foreign purchasing
but tell him lie must let me take my
turn.
"But bless me! had thought of the
opera this evening. What will you do
with yoursclf?n
Seth said he had thought Of some
| place of amusement.
"Good! Lots go together We'll
decide where it shall be on the way"
BY this time our young countryman
had fallen in love with his new-found
friend. He not only gave him his con-
to his heart He embraced Hamilton S
proposition eagerly. 1t was just the
thing. And pretty soon they were in
the street, walking up Broadway.
"By the way, Applebee, I'll tell you
the truth. 1t is very seldom that i
drink any thing stronger than tea in
the evening; but | am at this moment
just in the mood for one of Slovinski's
punches. What say youP Now, mark
me. On no account let me"
But Seth stopped him in full career.
Hamilton, not another word. I'm
iDl ~ pNllNll. HtNCI ltlb lllOEc llhC IL
in my life"
And he spoke truly. He was already
eXhilaratcd. He was in Just the mood
for fun. He felt like enjoying himself.
They went into the saloon-a place
which reminded Seth at once of Alad-
din's palacc-a scene of splcndor, of
which he had never seen the like be-
fore-whcre they sat down at marble
table and drank punch. Then they
chatted while. BY and by said Ham
ilton:
II declare-before we GO"
"Another punch!" filled out Seth
with flushed face and sparkling eyes.
He was not used to mixed drinks, nor,
for that matter, to much alcoholic
drink of any kind; and the large goblet
of punch already drank had produced
decided effect.
They had just drank the second
punch, and Seth was smacking his lips,
when fine looking gentleman, of
about his own age, approached them,
whom Hamilton hailed with friendly
warmth.
"Ho, Walter! This is a surprise.
Where did you drop from?"
I'm just from Uncle TOMS"
''Mr. Gusts, let me present to you
Mr.. Seth Applebee, of Pumpton. Ap-
plebee, this is a nephew of the senior
partner, and the junior-the Co.-of
our firm.
After little pleasant chat, the
junior partner believed he'd have one
of Slovinski's incompatible punches,
and, of course, he could not drink
alone.
"We'll keep you company, Walter,
but it must be very lightly. My head
won't bear much more of that stuff"
said Hamilton.
Seth could not refuse. While they
slipped the third punch Hamilton asked
Custis if the old man had secured GER
tain cargoes, and invoices of silks and
velvets, and so on, just arrived. Custis
replied that they had been secured to
the last bale.
"Who, d'you suppose, the old man
got to do it for himP"
"Who was it?n
"Alcc. Astor. Stewart was there,
but when he saw Alec. bidding for the
goods-supposing, of course, he was
doing it for himself-he wouldn't go in
against him. Aha! pretty neatly done.
BY the way. he promised to meet us
here this evening"
"Who? Alec P"
"Yes. And, i'faith! here he isl"
As Custis thus spoke second man
approached them--a splendid-looking
young fellow-"An Astor all through"
Seth said to himself.
More ELUSIVE greeting, and the new
conner was introduced.
"Mr. Applebee-Alexander Astor.
Alec, this is Seth Applebee, of Pump
ton-and one of Ours"
Naturally, another punch-very light
for the three who had already drank.
Then few minutes of sparkling, witty
chat, without an oath or vulgar word
of any kind. Seth could not have found
three clergymen more free from vul-
garity and profanity. BY and by said
Custis, rcgretfully:
Hamilton, I'm sorry to leave you,
but Alec. and l have agreed to enjoy n
game of whist this evening, and it is
time we were at it,"
Hamilton allowed the two friends to
arise and start away, when, suddenly,
he called them back, and then turned
to his companion.
"Applebee, | want you to do in this
just as you wish. If you say the thea
ter, why, the theater it is. Though, !
must confess, it's rather late"
Perhaps" suggested Seth, with a
yearning look towards Gusts, "the
gentlemen might not like the company
of stranger"
Look here, my dear boyr' cried